Safety in Barnsley

Barnsley in Yorkshire and The Humber scores 58/100 (good) for safety, measured against the national average — a score of 60 is typical for the country.

Crimes (12 mo)

26,898

Rate per 1,000

110.0

1-year trend

-2.6%

3-year trend

-11.9%

5-year trend

-3.4%

Most common

Violence and sexual offences

Seriously hurt or killed (3 yrs)

466

Per 1,000 residents

1.9

Data last updated: 15 August 2026